Chief Engineer

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Keck Seng Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Reporting to the General Manager, this position maintains the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Manage and troubleshoot HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, water, electrical systems and lighting using the building automation system
Develops a short-and long-term engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand requirements
Responsible for all Preventative Management execution and MEP systems
Oversee the coordination, distribution and review of daily service and weekly preventive maintenance work orders 
Research service and material suppliers and recommends new and or existing vendor/suppliers for the department
Oversee issuing of purchase orders, placing orders, receiving deliverables, including maintenance and reconciliation of the accounts, reports, files and records
Ensure departmental productivity, training, staff issues and communications are implemented properly and to expected standards and applicable laws
Manage the operational capital expenditures and accountable for these to the General Manager and Owner representatives
Manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses while managing and controlling heat, light and power
Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing and to ensure budget is maintained
Coaches direct reports to address problem areas and holding team accountable for results
Actively participate in the Annual Budget preparations
Manage the Human Resources within the department. Direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel and performance reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and recommend termination to GM and HRD as appropriate
Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results
Provide hands on floor leadership and coaching that fosters an environment of problem solving, service, teamwork, accuracy and speed, improved business practices and attract and retain superior talent on the team
Champion the compliance with the requirements of the Brand Standards Audit (BSA) via self-audits and required/mandated training of staff
Participate in health & safety meetings to ensure compliance with OHSA regulations
Other duties as assigned

6 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing 
2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major and
Previous engineering experience working on a cruise ship considered an asset
Resourceful at troubleshooting
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Computer/Office skills required
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts – am, pm, weekends and holidays as required

Competitive salary, benefits and pension, free meals and parking, $110,000 to $130,000.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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